Best Sensorineural hearing loss doctors: TOP 79 doctors

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer is a respected ENT specialist known for his work in otolaryngology. He has published over 30 scientific articles in international journals. His research covers hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, sinus diseases, rare conditions, and new surgical techniques. He has also co-authored ENT books and written chapters for major surgical references.

Dr. Göçer often presents at national and international conferences. He shares research on cochlear implants, paranasal tumors, and how hearing aids affect tinnitus in older adults. He is recognized for his skill in clinical care and surgical training, especially in stapedectomy procedures.

He received advanced training at the House Ear Institute in the USA. Since 2011, he has been a professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, where he helps shape ENT practice and research in Turkey.

Academic and Professional Background

• Education:
  • 1990–1996: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (MD).
  • 1996–2000: Residency in ENT at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • 2002: Advanced training at the House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, USA.
• Professional Experience:
  • Various roles including researcher, specialist, and chief at prominent hospitals in Turkey.
  • Since 2011: Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, focusing on ENT diseases.

Key Achievements and Research Contributions

• Published Work:
  • Over 30 scientific articles in international journals on ENT topics such as hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions.
  • Topics include rare diseases, surgical innovations, and radiological evaluations.
  • Co-author of ENT-related books and translated chapters in notable surgical references.
• Conference Presentations:
  • Frequent presenter at national and international scientific meetings.
  • Delivered groundbreaking studies on cochlear implants, paranasal tumors, and hearing aid effects on geriatric tinnitus.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Recognized for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models, particularly in stapedectomy.

Clinical and Research Interests

• Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, with a focus on: 
  • Hearing disorders (sensorineural, conductive, age-related).
  • Rhinological conditions, including sinusitis and mucosal pathologies.
  • Oncological ENT cases, specifically rare cancers of the larynx and paranasal sinuses.

International Training and Professional Development

• Attended multiple specialized courses at the House Ear Institute (USA) focusing on temporal bone surgery and pathology.
• Participation in advanced workshops and conferences such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).

Publications and Citations

• Authored high-impact studies cited in prominent journals.
• Contributions to understanding ENT disorders through innovative research methods, such as temporal bone dissection and immunohistochemistry.

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer is a distinguished ENT specialist whose extensive clinical expertise and academic contributions have greatly influenced the field. He is highly regarded for his innovative surgical approaches and dedication to advancing medical knowledge.

I. Publications in International Journals

A. Experimental Studies

Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.

Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.

Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.

Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.

Dr. Carlos Manuel Pollán Guisasola is a consultant ENT surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon and Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol in Barcelona. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, and robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He completed his residency in Otorhinolaryngology through the MIR program at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.

Dr. Pollán received advanced clinical training at the University of Pittsburgh and the University Hospital of Pisa. He leads the robotic head and neck surgery program at his hospitals. He is a faculty member at the ENT Teaching Unit of Germans Trias i Pujol. Dr. Pollán has published many peer-reviewed articles and frequently lectures at national and international conferences.

Specialization in otological surgery and otoneurology:

- ENT pathology in adults

- Treatment of hearing pathology

- Reconstruction of the eardrum

- Sensorineural hearing loss

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Central University of Venezuela. In addition, the doctor received a degree in biology from Villanova University (USA).

Otolaryngology specialist (Vargas Hospital Caracas).

Specialist in otological surgery and otoneurology. García Ibáñez Otology, Institute of the Center of Otorhinolaryngology.

Currently, he combines his practice at the Teknon Medical Center with working as an otolaryngologist at the CEM in Vilassar de Mar.

Professional experience:

2016: Otolaryngologist, Centro Medico Game, Sant Boi de Llobregat.

2016: Otorhinolaryngologist, CORL Gran Via, Barcelona.

2010: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona.

1996: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Emergency Department.

1996-2016: Otolaryngologist, Delfos Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1996–2015: Otorhinolaryngologist, Clínica del Remei, Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1997: Otorhinolaryngologist, CEM Vilassar de Mar.

1993-1995: otolaryngologist, Barcelona Polyclinic.

Dr. Avraam Abergel is a specialist in Otolaryngology and Hearing Impairment. He is the Deputy Head of the Department of Otolaryngology and the Acting Director of the Department of Hearing Impairment at Sourasky Medical Center.

Forbes ranked Dr. Abergel among the best doctors in Israel in 2021. He is known for his skill in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, transsphenoidal pituitary tumor removal, and lacrimal duct procedures. He has a strong record in treating snoring, sleep apnea, and both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. This includes thyroid, throat, salivary gland, and nasopharyngeal cancers.

Dr. Ari Derowe is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist with 32 years of clinical experience. He leads the Pediatric Otolaryngology Unit at Ichilov Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. Dr. Derowe earned his medical degree and completed his specialization in Otorhinolaryngology at Sackler University. He also trained at Kaplan and Meir Hospitals.

Dr. Derowe teaches at Stanford School of Medicine. He is known for his work in pediatric ENT surgery. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israeli and American Societies of Otolaryngology, and the American Bronchoesophageal Association. These memberships show his strong professional reputation both in Israel and internationally.

2017 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2015 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2013 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2013

Articles Published in 28 International Refereed Journals

Papers and Posters Presented at 17 International Scientific Meetings

Articles Published in 55 National Refereed Journals

56 Papers and Posters Presented at National Scientific Meetings

14 Referenced Publications in National and International Refereed Journals

35 Domestic Panel Conference Moderators Live Surgery

10 Domestic Courses Attended

8 International Conferences Attended

32 Meetings with Domestic Participants

6 International Meetings

Professor Dr. Wolfgang Gstoettner is a leading specialist in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine. He is the Head of the University Hospital ENT Clinic at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Gstoettner is known for his pioneering work, including Austria’s first active middle ear and auditory brain stem implantations.

He is an expert in head and neck surgery and has over 30 years of surgical experience. Dr. Gstoettner has held important academic and leadership positions. He served as President of the Austrian Society of Otorhinolaryngology and is a board member of several international ENT organizations.

Dr. Gstoettner has published extensively and is ranked among the top ENT researchers in German-speaking countries. He serves on editorial and advisory boards of major ENT journals. He is also a member of respected societies, such as the Politzer Society and the Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum.

2013

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1998 - 2013

Istanbul Surgery Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1996 - 1997

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Assistant Chief

1992 - 1996

Indiana Methodist Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1992 - 1996

Institut Gustave Roussy, France

Observer Physician

1992 - 1995

Clinic of Professeur Frederic Chabolle at Suresnes Hopital Foch

Assistant Physician

1989 - 1992

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Chief Assistant

1985 - 1989

Şişli Etfal and Marmara University Hospital

ENT Specialization

Doctor Ophir Hendzel is a board certified otolaryngology specialist from Israel with an American background, specializing in cochlear implantations and complicated otology and neurobiology surgeries. He has a medical degree in otolaryngology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and has received specialty training in otic and lateral skull base surgery, temporal bone surgery, and lateral skull base surgery from Harvard Medical School, House Ear Institute, and Saint Louis University, respectively. His work experience includes Board certification in the Cochlear Implant Unit at Sourasky Medical Center and the Otolaryngology Department at Assuta Clinic. He is a member of The Israeli Society of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, The Israel Otological Society, and The International Otological Society.

Areas of Interests

• Rhinoplasty
   
• Head and Neck Cancers (facial and scalp, tongue, lips, mouth, pharynx, larynx, neck lymph nodes, salivary glands and thyroid cancer surgeries)
   
• Childhood ENT diseases
   
• Sleep apnea and snoring surgery
   
• Surgeries for functional nasal obstructions (turbinates, nasal polyps, etc.)
   
• Surgical treatments of hearing loss
   
• Ear diseases

Education:
 

• Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Department)
   
• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) ENT Diseases
   
• Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate
   
• University of Pittsburgh Department of ENT Diseases (UPMC) observer physician
   
• Italy Insubria University Department of ENT Diseases observer physician

Experience
 

• Liv Hospital Ulus
   
• Gaziosmanpasa Medical Park Hospital
   
• Bahcelievler Memorial Hospital
   
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
   
• Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
   
• Ardahan State Hospital (compulsory service)

Otorhinolaryngologist

Areas of Interests

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• Rhinoplasty- Functional Rhinoplasty- Revision Rhinoplasty
• Face and Neck Aesthetic Surgery
• Nose and Sinus Diseases and Endoscopic Surgery Treatments
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea and Surgical Solutions
• Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat Diseases
• Non-Surgical Solutions in Facial Aesthetics (Filler - Botulinum Toxin)
• Allergic Rhinitis

Education:

• 1985 – 1989 : T.R. M.E.B. Ankara Mimar Kemal Primary School
• 1989 – 1990 : T.R. M.E.B. Bursa Ataturk Primary School
• 1990 – 1997 : T.R. M.E.B. Bursa Girls High School
• 1997 – 2003: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 –2010: T.R. Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Clinic (Assistant Doctor)

Experience:

• 2010 - 2012: Kahramanmaraş State Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2012 - 2013: Istanbul Meditime Surgical Medical Center ENT Specialist
• 2013 - 2014: Istanbul Private Atlas Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2014 - 2015: Istanbul Üsküdar State Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2015 - 2021: Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2021- 2024: Private Practice ENT Specialist
• 2024 March - Present: Liv Hospital Ulus ENT Specialist

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT specialist. He has clinical experience in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear diseases, hearing loss, head and neck surgery, salivary gland diseases, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas worked as an ENT specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Sait Ertürk State Hospital from 2023 to 2024. He also served at Mardin Midyat State Hospital from 2022 to 2023. He completed his assistant physician training at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2017 and 2022.

Dr. Ibas has published several peer-reviewed articles. His research covers topics such as preauricular iatrogenic epidermoid cysts, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, the use of probiotics in otitis media, and the anti-inflammatory effects of naringenin in otitis media. He earned his medical degree from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Selahattin Tugrul is an experienced ENT Professor with more than 30 years in Otorhinolaryngology. He earned his Doctorate and Medical Specialty at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. This education gave him a strong foundation in medicine.

He worked at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, moving from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. He spent over ten years there, leading academic programs and mentoring future ENT specialists. Dr. Tugrul now serves as Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. He leads advanced ENT treatments and surgical procedures at the hospital.

Dr. Tugrul is known for his expertise in advanced ENT procedures and his precise surgical skills. He is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. He is also an active researcher, contributing to important studies and helping to advance the field of otolaryngology worldwide.